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Valentine’s Day Nails
Valentine’s Day is upon us and I was seeing all these cool nail designs that are different than just painting your nails red. I’m not a big Valentine’s type of girl and I usually like pale colors on my nails but I thought, why not think about giving a nod to this...
Sherwin Williams Colormix 2023
Image via Leslie Karen Design So, I just went to the Atlanta Market Center for the Sherwin Williams Color Mix Forecast 2023. Even though they announced their 2023 Color of the Year as Redend Point, see my blog post about that color here, this presentation was more in...
DIY Woven Paper Art
I have a habit of saving magazines and it’s borderline hoarding. I always think I can use the pages for an infinite number of art projects. From making vision boards, to modge podging just about anything, to paper weaving. The latter I just discovered and thought, why not.
2023 Paint Colors of the Year
The Pantone Color Institute, the world’s authority on color, has picked an “it” color every year for two decades and 2023 is the year of Magenta. Well, apparently it’s back but it’s a more vivid version of it and not the pastel version we saw in the 80’s. It’s more like a 90’s bright fuchsia which partners with the current emphasis on 90’s fashion that’s going on right now.
DIY Wood Art
DIY’s are my jam. I get a kick out of doing something myself that I never thought I could do. I also have some projects that I know right off the bat that I could do and this was one of them. In my DIY world, I’ve had a lot of light bulb moments where I’ve taken nothing and made it into art, but I think this is my favorite one so far.
Interior Design Trends for 2023 – Part Two
This has got to be in my top two of most favorite trends following wallpaper murals. Curves and round edges in sofas, mirrors and chairs have a decidedly 70’s funky retro look to it.
Interior Design Trends for 2023 – Part One
Wallpaper has been trending for the past few years, but in 2023, it’s used as a mural or panel with light woods or light colored furniture to let the wallpaper be the star. Think of this wallpaper as art and “more is more” is the lesson.
Walmart for Home Design….Who Knew?
There must be a new Sheriff in town in the design department at Walmart. They are killing it right now with their online home decor and furnishings. I decided to focus on the category of “Only at Walmart” where you won’t see these items anywhere else. I’ve curated a list of brands that are really offering high design for affordable prices.
The 10 Best Sweaters I’ve Gotta Have This Season
It’s officially “Swetta Weatha” (SNL reference). There’s nothing better than cozying up in an oversized sweater or cardigan as the weather gets colder. I even love to put a cardigan on in the house since I do keep my house rather cold. Why you say? Well that’s a conversation for another time.
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles 2022 Serenbe Show House
Okay, so I went to the Serenbe 2022 Show House and I must say, it was fabulous! First things first, Serenbe is a planned wellness community located just miles south of the Atlanta-Hartsfield Airport. This was the brainchild of Steve Nygren who had previously developed...
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